Summary: Dill has got permission to continue living at the Finch household for a week, and so the kids try to do as much as they can. Tom Robinson has been moved to the Maycomb jail, along with the possibilities of having a lynch mob. One evening, a group of men and Heck Tate, the sheriff, come to Atticus's house in the evening. Since his trial is about to begin, Tom Robinson was declared to be move to the Maycomb Jail. This was dangerous as people began predicting a lynch mob. Jem, Scout, and Dill decide to sneak out of house and follow Atticus one day. They eventually find out that they've reached the Maycomb jail, and see Atticus reading a newspaper there.
During that time, men coming bashing in, demanding Atticus to go from the jailhouse. As he refuses, the kids suddenly comes in, worried and confused to what is happening. Scout recognizes Mr.Cunningham in the group of men, and starts talking to him about Walter. She asks him to tell his son "hey," from her side. This makes Mr.Cunningham and other men realize how men have families to run, and children to take care of, including Tom Robinson. Scout's innocence and naive question resulted the end of this mob, even if she didn't realize what she'd done.
Character Profiles:
-Scout Finch: Scout is the narrarator of the story, and is the daughter of Atticus and sibling of Jem. She likes being with Dill and Jem, which is probably why she's so into wearing overalls instead of dresses. She can get a little fussy when things don't go her way. She may be young but her way of thinking and understanding what she sees is very interesting as well as in some ways very mature.
-Jem Finch: He is the son of Atticus and a sibling of Scout. He has great pride and sometimes can be quite self- assuring but deep inside is a very soft and a very understanding boy. He is also a very
-Atticus Finch: He is a man of great justice and believe that everyone needs to get equal treatment among each other. He provides great effort and help to everyone and speaks in a very fine gentle manner. He understands certain things in a more different and a more sophisticated manner. He's a fair judge to all in the novel, as he pays respect to everyone.
-Dill: Comes every summer to meet Jem and Scout. Apparently has no parents, and lives with foster families. He's extremely curious of things, and gets very eager to find out. He has a very imaginative mind, and has a "thing" for Scout.
-Mr.Walter Cunningham: A poor farmer who always repays Mr. Finch with usually crops or items. He's part of the attempted mob for Tom Robinson. Scout makes him realize what harm he's actually doing and gets him to understand certain things more deeply than they look.
-Tom Robinson: The black that has been accused of raping Mayella. He is extremely symbolic in the book, as he proves the difference between good and evil.
Setting:
Most of the story takes place around the courthouse and Maycomb Jail. In the book, the jail is described as the most venerable and hideous from all the other buildings in Maycomb. It is described as a Miniature Gothic cell, including the tiny battlements and flying buttresses.
Vocabulary List:
1. Foolproof: involving no risk or harm, even when tampered with.
2. Battlements:Often, battlements. a parapet or cresting, originally defensive but later usually decorative, consisting of a regular alternation of merlons and crenels; crenelation.
3. Privy: private
4. Encumbered: to impede or hinder.
5. Aggregation: collection into unorganized group.
6. Snipe: to shoot or hunt.
7. Creases:a line or mark produced by folding, pressing, or wrinkling
Chapter 15
Summary:
Dill has got permission to continue living at the Finch household for a week, and so the kids try to do as much as they can. Tom Robinson has been moved to the Maycomb jail, along with the possibilities of having a lynch mob. One evening, a group of men and Heck Tate, the sheriff, come to Atticus's house in the evening. Since his trial is about to begin, Tom Robinson was declared to be move to the Maycomb Jail. This was dangerous as people began predicting a lynch mob. Jem, Scout, and Dill decide to sneak out of house and follow Atticus one day. They eventually find out that they've reached the Maycomb jail, and see Atticus reading a newspaper there.
During that time, men coming bashing in, demanding Atticus to go from the jailhouse. As he refuses, the kids suddenly comes in, worried and confused to what is happening. Scout recognizes Mr.Cunningham in the group of men, and starts talking to him about Walter. She asks him to tell his son "hey," from her side. This makes Mr.Cunningham and other men realize how men have families to run, and children to take care of, including Tom Robinson. Scout's innocence and naive question resulted the end of this mob, even if she didn't realize what she'd done.
Character Profiles:
-Scout Finch: Scout is the narrarator of the story, and is the daughter of Atticus and sibling of Jem. She likes being with Dill and Jem, which is probably why she's so into wearing overalls instead of dresses. She can get a little fussy when things don't go her way. She may be young but her way of thinking and understanding what she sees is very interesting as well as in some ways very mature.-Jem Finch: He is the son of Atticus and a sibling of Scout. He has great pride and sometimes can be quite self- assuring but deep inside is a very soft and a very understanding boy. He is also a very
-Atticus Finch: He is a man of great justice and believe that everyone needs to get equal treatment among each other. He provides great effort and help to everyone and speaks in a very fine gentle manner. He understands certain things in a more different and a more sophisticated manner. He's a fair judge to all in the novel, as he pays respect to everyone.
-Dill: Comes every summer to meet Jem and Scout. Apparently has no parents, and lives with foster families. He's extremely curious of things, and gets very eager to find out. He has a very imaginative mind, and has a "thing" for Scout.
-Mr.Walter Cunningham: A poor farmer who always repays Mr. Finch with usually crops or items. He's part of the attempted mob for Tom Robinson. Scout makes him realize what harm he's actually doing and gets him to understand certain things more deeply than they look.
-Tom Robinson: The black that has been accused of raping Mayella. He is extremely symbolic in the book, as he proves the difference between good and evil.
Setting:
Most of the story takes place around the courthouse and Maycomb Jail. In the book, the jail is described as the most venerable and hideous from all the other buildings in Maycomb. It is described as a Miniature Gothic cell, including the tiny battlements and flying buttresses.
Vocabulary List:
1. Foolproof: involving no risk or harm, even when tampered with.
2. Battlements: Often, battlements. a parapet or cresting, originally defensive but later usually decorative, consisting of a regular alternation of merlons and crenels; crenelation.
3. Privy: private
4. Encumbered: to impede or hinder.
5. Aggregation: collection into unorganized group.
6. Snipe: to shoot or hunt.
7. Creases: a line or mark produced by folding, pressing, or wrinkling
Photo Bank:
Ku Klux Clan:
1930's Cheverlot:
Johnson grass:
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